frustration

[fruh-strey-shuhn] / frʌˈstreɪ ʃən /

NOUN

disappointment, thwarting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoyance dissatisfaction failure grievance irritation resentment

STRONG

blocking blow bummer chagrin circumvention contravention curbing defeat disgruntlement downer drag fizzle foiling hindrance impediment letdown obstruction setback vexation

WEAK

bitter pill nonfulfillment nonsuccess old one-two unfulfillment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

happiness pleasure

STRONG

advance aid assistance blessing boon boost help promotion success support triumph

WEAK

cooperation encouragement facilitation

Example Sentences

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I yanked off my bonnet and threw it at the rail post in frustration.

From Literature

But he has also expressed frustration at Americans’ extended sour mood about the economy and fixation on high prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

The prime minister has also spoken of his frustration at the obstacles standing in the way of change.

From BBC

But the attacks have drawn frustration from Kazakhstan, which transports around 80 percent of its oil through the CPC terminal.

From Barron's

Brown got off to a slow start this season and wasn’t shy about voicing his frustrations.

From Los Angeles Times